Karl Froschauer

Karl Froschauer is a retired Associate Professor of Sociology at Simon Fraser University, specializing in Canadian society, political economy, and natural resource development. Holding an MA from UBC and PhD from Carleton University, his research examines immigrant entrepreneurship in Canada's new economy and international electricity sector integration.

Key research areas include:

• East Asian and European immigrant business networks
• Hydroelectric resource development policies
• Comparative regional electricity integration (NAFTA, EU, Mercosur)
• Postindustrial embeddedness of business immigrants

His publications analyze accumulation strategies for cultural, economic and social capital among immigrant entrepreneurs and examine supranational influences on electricity sectors. Research supported by SSHRC and international grants explores Vancouver and Calgary's Pacific-facing business networks.